A Drug-Free Approach to Back Pain Recovery

Chiropractic is centered on the principle of enabling your body to heal naturally through spinal adjustments and lifestyle changes that promote wellness. For Eyerly Chiropractic Offices, this involves working to restore your body's normal functioning to avoid the need for medications or surgery. We see that many of our Conyngham, Hazleton, Sugarloaf, Freeland, McAdoo, patients are pleased to find a natural approach for their health issues.

One benefit of chiropractic care is that it helps people reduce or eliminate the use of drug treatments. Prescription medications are oftentimes supplied to patients who have back problems. This is such a significant concern that the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) issued a news release stating that opioid (painkiller) risks outweigh the benefits when prescribed for back pain.

Some of the most popular narcotics, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, include hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone (OxyContin and Percocet), morphine, and codeine. Figures provided by the AAN mention the fact that roughly half of the people taking these drugs for a period of three months are still taking them five years later. This can further complicate the problem of back pain and recovery, particularly if an opiate addiction occurs.

Contrast that to chiropractic which incorporates natural healing and the benefits are obvious. While a medication might be useful at briefly suppressing the symptoms of a health problem, it's not a solution to the problem. A drug won't fix your damaged spine; it will only cover up the pain.

How Can Chiropractic Treatment Help You?

Eyerly Chiropractic Offices will first examine you to get to the origin of your back problems and then work with you to correct the spinal interference -- without the need for risky medications.

If you're ready for relief of your pain, naturally, give our Conyngham, Hazleton, Sugarloaf, Freeland, McAdoo, office a call at (570) 455-5822 to make an appointment with Eyerly Chiropractic Offices.

References

• Risk of opioids outweigh benefits for headache, low back pain, other conditions. American Academy of Neurology;September 29, 2014.
• What are opioids? National Institute on Drug Abuse. Retrieved from http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/prescription-drugs/opioids/what-are-opioids